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Clippers for sale to David Geffen? Uh, not so fast

June 8, 2010 | 9:51
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The Clippers maintain that they are not for sale, despite news reports that billionaire David Geffen would like to buy a controlling interest in the team.

Peter Vecsey of the New York Post reported that "an impeccable source reveals David Geffen is hot to buy 51% of the Clippers," and in doing so could secure free agent LeBron James. Multiple sources told The Times that Geffen is interested in purchasing a part of the franchise, but not all sources put the stake at 51%.

All interesting, but a moot point given Clippers owner Donald Sterling's long track record. He is a buyer, not a seller.

"Mr. Sterling has never expressed a desire to sell any part of his team," Clippers President Andy Roeser said in a statement. "Because it is an asset of remarkable value, it's true that there have been countless inquiries over the years. But the Clippers have never been for sale."